Succinic Acid Production Cost Analysis - Overview - Succinic Acid AA01

Book excerpt: This report presents alternatives for producing Succinic Acid from different feedstocks and a cost comparison of these alternatives, across different countries. More specifically, the report compares the costs of Succinic Acid production through the following pathways: * Pathway 1: Succinic Acid Production from Maleic Anhydride * Pathway 2: Bio-Succinic Acid Production from Crude Glycerol via Fermentation * Pathway 3: Bio-Succinic Acid Production from Raw Sugar via Fermentation In Pathway 1, Succininc Acid is produced via maleic anhydride hydrogenation. Pathways 2 and 3 are biochemical paths that use renewable feedstocks in the production of Bio-Succinic Acid. The glycerol used in Pathway 2 is obtained as by-product of biodiesel plants. The analysis presented in this report includes: * A comparison of the economic potential of the pathways listed above in several countries, comprising: * Comparative analysis of capital costs * Comparative analysis of production costs * Comparison between product price and raw materials costs of each pathway * An overview of each production pathway, including: * Raw material(s) consumption figures and product(s) generated * Related technology licensors and block flow diagram of representative industrial processes Keywords: Hydrogenation, Hydration, Sucrose, Sugar Inversion, Anaerobic Fermentation, BioAmber, Myriant, Reverdia, Succinity, DSM